Florida Citrus Growers Welcome USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to Florida
Secretary Rollins Tours Citrus Grove, Announces $675 Million in Disaster Relief for Florida Agricultural Producers...
Former 4-H University Leader to Be Posthumously Inducted Into Florida 4-H Hall of Fame
by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS Florida 4-H is proud to announce the posthumous induction of Alden...
Considering Synthetic Turf? What Homeowners Should Know Before Installation
by MEGAN WINSLOW, UF/IFAS A new Florida law that prohibits local governments from banning synthetic...
New UF Research Unlocks the Nutritional and Shelf-Life Potential of Passion Fruit
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS With passion fruit, you get more than just a tasty drink...
Scientists Seek to Curtail Bird Flu’s Spread Through Education, Outreach Efforts
by MEGAN WINSLOW, UF/IFAS Though the current public health risk of H5N1 bird flu is low...
Florida 4-H to Induct Florida’s First Black Extension Director Into Florida 4-H Hall of Fame
by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS Florida 4-H is proud to announce the induction of Roy Carter...
USDA Issues Final Citrus Crop Estimate of the 2024-2025 Season: 12.2 Million Boxes of Oranges
BARTOW, Fla. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its final citrus crop forecast for the...
Longtime UF/IFAS Extension Agent Inducted Into National Agriculture Hall of Fame
by MEGAN WINSLOW Bob Hochmuth grew up on a 1,000-acre vegetable farm on Maryland’s eastern...
Advanced Citriculture Course Set for Aug. 22-Dec. 4
This course will be available this fall to non-degree-seeking students. Advanced Citriculture will take a...
UF/IFAS Scientist Uses AI to Target Weeds — Not Nearby Tomatoes — Saving 70% of Herbicide
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Targeted weed-spraying can save tomato farmers 71% of the herbicide they...
Longtime UF/IFAS Extension Agent Inducted into National Agriculture Hall of Fame
by MEGAN WINSLOW, UF/IFAS Bob Hochmuth grew up on a 1,000-acre vegetable farm on Maryland’s...
Hurricane Helene Helped Researchers Track Pitch Canker Spread
by MEGAN WINSLOW, UF/IFAS UF/IFAS researchers are mining Hurricane Helene data to better understand the...
Brewing for the future: How Sustainability Is Shaping the Beer Industry
by MEGAN WINSLOW, UF/IFAS Beer makers are increasingly embracing sustainability as an essential ingredient for...
Florida Citrus Growers Applaud Governor DeSantis for Approving $140 Million to Revitalize Florida’s Citrus Industry
Bartow, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis signed today SB 2500, the General Appropriations Act, which includes a...
UF Scientists to Develop AI Technology to Help Growers Assess Crop Damage After Hurricanes
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Imagine using a generative AI platform similar to ChatGPT to get...
UF/IFAS Research Protects Pollinators From Harmful Pesticide Exposures
Years ago, when purchasing a flat of pansies at a garden center, Chris Wilson noticed a label...
Scallop Season Opens in Florida
Dive Into This Summer Tradition With Advice From UF/IFAS, Florida Sea Grant by MEGAN WINSLOW, UF/IFAS...
UF Study Traces Complex History of the Strawberry
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS If you eat fruits or vegetables, how often do you think...
Citrus Growers Celebrate Florida Legislature’s Historic $140 Mil. Investment in Citrus Industry
New state record-breaking funding of nearly $140 million marks a more than 114% increase – more than doubling...
USDA’s June Citrus Forecast Up 3 Percent From May
BARTOW, Fla. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its June 2025 citrus crop forecast today, projecting 12...